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Dock Diving History
Though dogs have been leaping into the water forever, the first formal Big Air Dogs exhibition was included as a filler at the first ESPN Great Outdoor Games in 2000. The promoters did not expect the show to be popular, but the crowd that gathered numbered in the thousands and traffic had to be shut down for several blocks around the venue.
The 2001 and 2002 winners of the Great Outdoor Games, Jerry and Little Morgan, were both voted as finalists for the ESPY’s Outdoor Athlete of the Year. The attention and popularity the sport received in these early years fostered explosive growth. Now, local dock diving clubs are established all over the country.
DockDogs launched in 2002 to formalize and standardize the dock diving competitions. Dock dog’s popularity has grown exponentially over the last decade and DockDogs now hosts over 100 events and shows worldwide...with more added each year! In addition, a number of quality dock dog (jumping dog) clubs and organizations have sprung up across North America. Check out AthleticDogs.com’s list of dock dog organizations.
Check out the AthleticDogs.com store for everything you need to train for the dock diving performance sport!
